EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Vehicle part Haldex “EB+ 4.0” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00428/23
Summary
The electronic braking system may partially malfunction at low temperatures, without prior warning. This can lead to reduced trailer braking performance and impaired directional control of the truck and trailer, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical…
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Product
Vehicle part — Haldex
- Brand
- Haldex
- Name / model
- EB+ 4.0
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Electronic braking system
- Production dates: 30.05.2022 - 24.10.2022
- Recall information: https://eu.haldex.com/en/europe/trailer-application-guide/trailer-guide/40software
What is the risk?
- The electronic braking system may partially malfunction at low temperatures, without prior warning. This can lead to reduced trailer braking performance and impaired directional control of the truck and trailer, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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